June 19, 2010

Big News...

There is big news here in the MacGuyver household...news that I have been holding onto for about a month and a half now...news that I have been on pins and needles waiting to share with you.

My jewelry will now be exhibited and available for purchase at one of our local art galleries!

Desolation Road Studios, located on Main Street in Altamont, NY, is now open. It is housed in a cute little shop that was once the local apothocary. Much of the original woodwork and display shelving is still intact.

I have to admit...I had very little time to prepare for the opening and I worked my fingers raw bending, twisting, hammering and polishing jewelry to offer. I had to make many decisions about display and marketing as well as manufacture goods to display in my case. In the end, I decided to keep the display simple, using things I had around the house to create texture, height and interest. The display itself will be a work in progress that will develop as time and money allow.

I am very excited to see what this opportunity will bring.

The irony is that I had decided earlier this spring that I was no longer going to pursue selling my jewelry. I don't think I will ever stop making it because I enjoy it so much, but I have never been willing to attend the craft shows and fairs necessary to expand my business. Time with my family was something I was just not willing to sacrifice. But this opportunity just dropped in my lap and was one I just could not pass up.

Desolation Road Studios is celebrating its grand opening this weekend. If you are in the area, please stop in and say hello.

Saturday at the studio, there will be acoustic performances, clay demonstrations and complimentary wine and beverages available from noon to 6pm.

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There is big news here in the MacGuyver household...news that I have been holding onto for about a month and a half now...news that I have been on pins and needles waiting to share with you.

My jewelry will now be exhibited and available for purchase at one of our local art galleries!

Desolation Road Studios, located on Main Street in Altamont, NY, is now open. It is housed in a cute little shop that was once the local apothocary. Much of the original woodwork and display shelving is still intact.

I have to admit...I had very little time to prepare for the opening and I worked my fingers raw bending, twisting, hammering and polishing jewelry to offer. I had to make many decisions about display and marketing as well as manufacture goods to display in my case. In the end, I decided to keep the display simple, using things I had around the house to create texture, height and interest. The display itself will be a work in progress that will develop as time and money allow.

I am very excited to see what this opportunity will bring.

The irony is that I had decided earlier this spring that I was no longer going to pursue selling my jewelry. I don't think I will ever stop making it because I enjoy it so much, but I have never been willing to attend the craft shows and fairs necessary to expand my business. Time with my family was something I was just not willing to sacrifice. But this opportunity just dropped in my lap and was one I just could not pass up.

Desolation Road Studios is celebrating its grand opening this weekend. If you are in the area, please stop in and say hello.

Saturday at the studio, there will be acoustic performances, clay demonstrations and complimentary wine and beverages available from noon to 6pm.